Bright, sunshiny days ahead for these warm-weather titles

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Jun. 2, 2013

Book jacket of 'The Good Lord Bird' by James McBride [Via MerlinFTP Drop]

Written by

Jocelyn McClurg and Bob Minzesheimer
USA TODAY

This past summer, E.L. James' erotic romance "Fifty Shades of Grey" gave new meaning to hot. The summer before, Kathryn Stockett's novel "The Help" seemed to be at every beach and pool. And, in 2010, the big summer read was a Swedish import: Stieg Larsson's "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo." Whether your taste runs to thrillers, romance (or steamier erotica), literary fiction or non-fiction, there's something for you. Check out this guide to the hottest titles this summer.Joyland

By Stephen King; Tuesday

? What it's about: Nostalgic murder mystery/ghost story set in a small-town North ...